The author gives information about a topic

The author tries to convince the reader of something...

"Knock Knock. Who's there?Water. Water who? Water you asking so many questions for, just open up" The Author's Purpose is to...

Instructions, directions, steps, recipes, are all examples of

"Dogs are incredibly loyal companions. They see themselves as a part of the family, and will always be there for you, no matter what happens. You won't regret having a dog! Go ahead!" The Author's Purpose is to...

"First you crack open the eggs, then you wisk them and add some ham. Next you add them to the skillet and add the vegetables." The Author's Purpose is to...

"Polar Bears have to stay warm in the cold Arctic. Polar Bears have a thick layer of blubber below their skin. Blubber is a layer of fat that protects the bears.This is how polar bears stay warm."The Author's Purpose is to...

The author writes something the reader will enjoy

"The flowers in my garden are beautiful, they have colors like the rainbow, when you touch their petals you can feel the softness, and when you smell them it reminds you of the best perfume you've ever smelled." The Author's Purpose is to..

The author writes the steps the reader will follow

The autor's purpose when you read an article on a newspaper about an accident...

Fiction stories, poems, songs, comic books, are all examples of

The autor's purpose when you read a book about reindeer jokes is to...